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NYSC Garment Factory Produces 57,000 Corps Kits In 3-Month

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4 years ago

August 21, 2020

……As DG Advises Corps Members on Dignity of Labour

Joel Ajayi

The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has revealed that the garment factory put in place some months ago has produced 57,000 corps members’ kits.

To this end, DG enjoined Corps Members to imbibe the dignity of labor and be tenacious in the utilization of vocational skills imparted in them during the service year.

The scheme said within the period, 12,000 khaki suits, 15,000 physical exercise shorts, 15,000 crested vests, and 15,000 plain vests were produced.

Speaking during an inspection visit to the garment factory in Minna, Niger State, the NYSC Director General (DG), Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim in a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public relations, Mrs. Adenike Adeyemi, tasked corps members working in the factory on deploying intellectual prowess in what they do, so as to add value to their fashion design skills.

Director-General also advised them to access the loan facilities made available by financial institutions to enable them to actualize their business plans for self-employment and wealth creation.

While noting the rate of employment in the country and the efforts being made to address this, he added that skill acquisition remains the best solution.

The NYSC boss advised the Corps Members to continue to be of good character and strive to leave legacies in the factory and their host communities.

He equally warned them against acts capable of jeopardizing Management’s efforts towards repositioning the Scheme for enhanced efficiency

Briefing the Director-General, the Head of the Factory, Mr. Aluyor Moses Osikhuemeh, said the Garment Factory, which was established in 1992, had trained thousands of Corps Members thereby making them self-reliant.

He added that the factory would continue to contribute towards the provision of quality Corps kits while also generating revenue for the Scheme.

“The factory has, within three months, produced 12,000 Khaki Suits, 15,000 Physical Exercise Shorts, 15,000 Crested Vests and 15,000 Plain Vests,”

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Stephanie Linus, Juliet Ibrahim 8 others Appointed Jury Members For Zuma International Film Festival

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3 months ago

November 13, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Ten-member 10 jury of reputable Nigerian and foreign filmmakers to adjudicate on all entries in the competitive category of the Zuma international film festival, 2024, scheduled to hold in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital from December 1st to 5th, which is jointly being organized by the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has been announced.

Announcing the constitution of the ten-member jury through a statement issued in Abuja (on Monday, November, 11, 2024); Brian Etuk, NFC’s Director of Public Affairs, said “the jury is most critical to the selection of winning entries and composition of the jury reflects the premium and niche of ZUMA International Film Festival, as one of the continents fastest growing international film festivals and market events”.

He said, this explains why membership of the jury includes both Nigerian and foreign film stakeholders who have in the recent past promoted authentic Nigerian and African resonate stories, and continue to contribute immensely to the growth of inclusive global film production.

Stephanie Okereke Linus, an A-list Nigerian actress, filmmaker, activist with lead appearances in over 100 movies, including an Afro-Hollywood, USA Filmmakers Award for Excellence, Reel Awards for Best Actress, and recently, the AMVCA Award for Best Overall Movie in Africa as well as recipient of the AMAA Award for Best Nigerian Film for her impactful work DRY was named as the Chairperson of the Jury.

Other members are Kenneth Gyang- director of This Is Lagos, Mojisola as well as Oloture Netflix’s Original from Nigeria; Aisha Halilu Abdullahi – a docu-drama and documentary specialist; Ishaq Sidi Ishaq – an actor, writer and producer of “Kamilu”,‘‘Wasila’’; Charles Novia – an avant-garde Nollywood ﬁlmmaker, scriptwriter, producer, director and creative entrepreneur; Hakeem Kae Kazim – a supremely talented actor, producer, director of great cinematic portrayal of George Rutugunda in the Oscar-nominated Hotel Rwanda, as well as playing leading roles in The Librarian.

The Triangle, and knack for creating feisty and deeply thrilling characters; Sihle Hlophe – director with multiple awards and over 15 years of experience; Ronya Man – an acting coach and creative arts specialist with handles on Lahira, SIN.

The Johnsons, as well as Juliet Ibrahim – a bilingual (French and English) speaking multiple award-wining producer, director, entrepreneur with over 100 movie appearances. Zaiyanu Tanko Waziri, a veteran filmmaker and broadcaster with over two decades of professional experience was also named as member of the jury.

In the statement, Dr. Ali Nuhu, NFC’s Managing Director & Chairman, Festival Organising Committee, on behalf of its partner, the FCTA, congratulated Stephanie Okereke – Linus for emerging as Chairperson of the Jury. Dr. Nuhu said that the Jury Chairperson and her team’s roles are critical to the overall success of the Film Festival brand, which no effort has been spared in its organization in terms of content, attendance and participation. NFC; Nuhu averred, remains committed to achieving the objectives of sustaining the positive narratives that Nigeria with a huge creative economy, is indeed the hub of film production in Africa.

Zuma International Film Festival 2024, the 14th in the series and themed: Digital Renaissance: Embracing The Future takes place December 1st – 5th at Chida Event Centre, Abuja Nigeria. Meanwhile, Etuk added that the online registration portal of the film festival has opened, and intending participants can register through the link :- https://zumafilmfest.com/zuff-2024-registration.

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